Haldimand Children’s Water Festival

A colorful poster for the Children's Water Festival featuring the character Haldiman, a blue water splash with big eyes, a smiling mouth, white gloves, and outstretched arms. The background includes clouds and a bold title.

Registration is officially full for the 2026 festival!

Thanks to all for your interest and please look forward to more information about next year’s festival soon.

Illustration of a hand holding a natural landscape with a tree, river, mountain, and sun, alongside the text 'Haldimand Stewardship Council'.

The Haldimand Children’s Water Festival will be returning to Ruthven Park in 2026!

September 22nd, 2026

About the Festival

  • The festival is hosted for Grade 4 students from Haldimand County, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit (split grade classes are welcome at the festival).

  • The festival will be held at Ruthven Park National Historic Site and managed by Ruthven Park staff.

  • Over 20 hands-on activity centres focusing on different aspects of water with many being run by partner organizations.

Thanks to our Sponsors and Education Partners